Congressman Mollohan told us he was pro-life…

In March 2010, right before the final health care vote, the Susan B. Anthony List launched a $30,000 radio ad campaign targeting Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-WV) on his retreat from his pro-life stance in the final hours of the healthcare debate. Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund, released the following statement:

In the days leading up to the healthcare reform vote, we warned all Members of Congress that a vote for the bill was a vote for federal funding of abortion. So-called pro-life Democrats led by Rep. Bart Stupak, including Rep. Mollohan, shrunk from their principles and cast a vote resulting in the greatest expansion of abortion since Roe v. Wade. We promised Rep. Mollohan that we would make his re-election incredibly painful if he voted yes on the bill—and we are following through on that promise.

Once a true champion of the pro-life movement, Rep. Mollohan has disappointed us by choosing party over principle and the will of his pro-life constituents. The Susan B. Anthony List will continue to expose Rep. Mollohans pro-abortion vote until Election Day.

Below is an excerpt from the radio ad running in Rep. Mollohans district:

It was the ultimate betrayal.

Congressman Alan Mollohan told us he was pro-life.Mollohan promised us he would protect the unborn.That he would keep abortion funding out of health care.That he would stand with us.

Previously, Rep. Mollohan served as co-chairman of the House Pro-Life Caucus. On March 21st, Rep. Mollohan cast a vote in favor of the healthcare reform bill which included federal funding of abortion. His re-election primary is on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.The Susan B. Anthony List is a nationwide network of Americans, over 280,000 residing in all 50 states, dedicated to mobilizing, advancing, and representing pro-life women in politics. Its connected Candidate Fund increases the percentage of pro-life women in the political process.